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Hugh Charles Ray 1785–1849 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1785

Birth Location: Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1849

Death Location: Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA

Father: Benjamin Ray

Mother:

Spouse(s): Jane Jeter

Children(s): Hiram Ray

Hugh Charles Ray was born in 1785 in Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA, the child of Benjamin Ray And Rachel. In 1840, Hugh Charles Ray resided in Barnwell, South Carolina, USA. Hugh Charles Ray married Jane Jeter, and had children including Hiram Ray. Hugh Charles Ray passed away in 1849 in Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • Hugh Charles Ray was born in 1785 in Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA, the child of Benjamin Ray And Rachel.
  • In 1840, Hugh Charles Ray resided in Barnwell, South Carolina, USA.
  • Hugh Charles Ray married Jane Jeter, and had children including Hiram Ray.
  • Hugh Charles Ray passed away in 1849 in Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Hugh Ray's Ancestors

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Hugh Ray
1785–1849
Birth Place: Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Benjamin Ray
1763–1825
Massachusetts
Grandparents
Benjamin ("Elam") Ray
1725–1787
Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Sarah Bragg
1743–1813
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Ray
1687–1744
Miriam Smith
1689–1746
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Sr
1652–1715
Mary Skelton
1660–1746

Hugh Ray's Descendants

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Hugh (Charles) Ray (1785–1849) m. Jane Jeter (1788–1849)
  1. 1. Hiram Ray 1814–1882 m. Rachael Jeffcoat 1817–1867 m. Harriett Dixon 1846–
    1. 1. James (Franklin) Ray 1836–1897 m. Sarah (Ann) Lovett 1838–1913
      1. 1. John (Hardy) Ray 1863–1937 m. Ada (Angie) Cobb 1872–1911 m. Kate (Isouri) Kilgore 1880–1963
        1. 1. Lorna Welch 1891–1953 m. Fernie (Riley) Welch 1891–1971
        2. 2. Nancy (Irene) Ray 1898–1978 m. Larkin (J.) Joiner 1861–1941 m. Frank (R.) Gandy 1896–1920
        3. 3. Vona Ray 1895–
        4. 4. Sarah (Ressie) Ray 1901–1973 m. Joseph (Perry) Yawn 1900–1983
        5. 5. John (Asa) Ray 1903–1972 m. Mattie (Lee) Henderson 1905–1981
        6. 6. Frank (W) Ray 1905–
        7. 7. Julian (L) Ray 1907–2003 m. Louelle Ray 1924–2005 m. Lucile Ray 1917–
        8. 8. Emsley (Cobb) Ray 1910–2003 m. Lanell Webb 1917–2004
      2. 2. Mary (Ann) Ray 1859–1930 m. Seaborn (B.) Tyson 1852–1929
        1. 1. Howard (Hardie) Tyson 1888–1950 m. Fannie (Ethel) Pittman 1896–
      3. 3. Elizabeth (P.) Ray 1859–1920
      4. 4. Nancy (Missouri) Ray 1868–1942 m. Robert Jefferson 1838–1909
        1. 1. Benj (T) Jefferson 1882–
        2. 2. Millie (B) Jefferson 1892–
        3. 3. Shellie (D) Jefferson 1894–
        4. 4. Lonie (B) Jefferson 1896–
        5. 5. Eddie (R) Jefferson 1898–
        6. 6. Mallie Jefferson 1904–
      5. 5. James (Franklin) Ray 1868–1938 m. Lucinda ("Cinda") Smith 1879–1934
      6. 6. Lillian (Annis) Ray 1873–1963 m. Irvin (Winfield) Hayes 1868–1932
        1. 1. Thelma Bennett 1900–1991
        2. 2. Joseph (Frank) Hayes 1894–1979
        3. 3. Infant (Son) Hayes 1890–1890
      7. 7. William (H.) Ray 1880–1950
      8. 8. Elizabeth Ray 1867–
    2. 2. Harlum Ray 1874–
    3. 3. Jane Ray 1846–1861
    4. 4. Rachel Ray 1856–1928
    5. 5. Thomas (Franklin) Ray 1860–1940
    6. 6. Luvellia Bullard 1849–1932
    7. 7. Joann Griner 1850–1928
    8. 8. Bradford Ray 1840–1873
    9. 9. Benjamin Ray 1840–1898
    10. 10. Josiah Ray 1852–1926

Hugh Ray's Timeline

3 Records

1785
1785
Birth of Hugh Charles Ray in Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA
Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 55
Hugh Charles Ray resided here in Barnwell, South Carolina, USA
Barnwell, South Carolina, USA
1849
1849
Age 64
Death of Hugh Charles Ray in Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA
Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1785
    Event Place: Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Barnwell, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Barnwell, South Carolina; Roll: 508; Page: 209; Family History Library Film: 0022508

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1849
    Event Place: Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Barnwell, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Author: South Carolina. Court of Ordinary (Winton District); Probate Place: Barnwell, South Carolina

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